Comparison

TrailForge vs TrailForger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TrailForge

Features
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TrailForge is the planning app for trail and ultra runners who coach themselves. Plan your training in the units the sport actually uses — vertical gain and time on feet — then turn the same preparation into a race-day plan with pacing, weather and fuelling for your course. Most running platforms were built for the road: they measure your week in flat kilometres and treat elevation as an afterthought. TrailForge plans in vert and hours from the start. PLAN YOUR SEASON • Build multi-week training plans on your phone — no desktop required • Set weekly targets in vertical gain and time on feet, not just distance • A full structured-workout editor: intervals, repeats, ramps, hill blocks • Plan a backyard ultra with lap-based projections SEE PLANNED VS ACTUAL • Completed runs sync back and match themselves to the planned session — scored on date, distance and route, always yours to override • Watch each week fill in: planned vert against climbed vert, planned hours against hours on feet PLAN RACE DAY • Import the course (GPX) and get terrain-aware splits that respect the climbing • Weather projected along the course — the forecast for where you'll be when you get there, not for the start line • A fuelling plan with carbs, fluids and sodium spaced across the race, aid station by aid station FUEL THAT LEARNS • After long efforts, a three-tap check-in: did you follow the plan, how was your gut, how was your energy • Your targets adjust from what actually worked for you — not a generic formula ROUTES • Draw routes that snap to trails, or import GPX • Elevation profile, distance and climbing for every route • Follow your route in the field WORKS WITH YOUR WATCH • Push planned workouts and routes to Garmin • Import completed activities from Garmin or Strava • Splits, grade-adjusted pace, heart-rate zones and elevation for every run • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets FREE AND PRO Logging, weather, route viewing, single workouts and the post-run fuel check-in are free forever. TrailForge Pro unlocks multi-week plans, race-day plans, personalised fuel targets and long-term stats. TrailForge Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: US $129/year or $14.99/month (prices vary by region), with a 2-week free trial on the annual plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://trailforge.run/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://trailforge.run/terms/ Questions or ideas? support@trailforge.run — TrailForge is built by one trail runner in Norway.

About

TrailForger

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TrailForger is the all-in-one outdoor adventure planner built for people who take the backcountry seriously. Whether you're hiking remote peaks, fishing backcountry rivers, hunting in the field, snowmobiling through the wilderness, or camping off the beaten path — TrailForger keeps you organized, packed, and safe. PLAN YOUR TRIPS Create detailed trip plans with activity type, date range, location, participants, and notes. See all your upcoming adventures at a glance on the Dashboard. Track trip status from planning through completion. GPS TRAIL TRACKING WITH LIVE MAP Real-time GPS tracking records your route as you move, displaying it on a live trail map so you can see exactly where you've been. Track distance, speed (current, average, and max), and elapsed time. Start, pause, and resume tracking on any trip. Save your trip recordings with full stats and a complete route map. Review your adventure history over time. Background tracking keeps working when your screen is off. SHARE YOUR LIVE LOCATION Save your Garmin inReach, SPOT, Zoleo, or any GPS tracker link and share it instantly with family and friends via text, email, WhatsApp, or Telegram. One tap to let your people know where you are — because safety in the backcountry starts with communication. PACK SMART WITH GEAR CHECKLISTS Never forget essential gear again. TrailForger includes expert-curated gear checklists for hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and camping. Check off items as you pack, add custom gear, and save your favorite loadouts as reusable templates. LOG YOUR ADVENTURES Record completed trips with conditions, distance, catches, harvest, and detailed notes. Build a personal history of your outdoor experiences over time. STAY SAFE Pre-trip safety checklist ensures you've covered the essentials before heading out. Store emergency contacts for quick access. PLB reminders. Safety tips for bears, cold weather, water crossings, and avalanche awareness. WEATHER AT A GLANCE See real-time weather conditions and forecasts for your trip locations right from the Dashboard and trip details — powered by your current GPS location. BUILT FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY TrailForger was designed for serious outdoor adventurers who deal with remote locations, unpredictable weather, and demanding terrain. It works beautifully for outdoor adventures anywhere in the country. FREE FEATURES: • 3 saved trips • Basic gear checklists for all activities • Activity logging • Safety checklists and emergency contacts • Weather overview • GPS distance tracker (10 saved trips) • GPS tracker link sharing TRAILFORGER PRO ($5.99/month or $39.99/year): • Unlimited trip planning • Unlimited GPS trip recordings with route maps • Custom gear list templates • Enhanced weather integration • Detailed activity history • Trip sharing with friends and family • 7-day free trial Start your free trial today and take control of your outdoor adventures. https://stackstatsapps.com/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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TrailForger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TrailForger at 17.0 against TrailForge's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TrailForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and TrailForger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
TrailForge versus TrailForger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrailForgeTrailForger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYTE-SIZED SYSTEMS ASRodney Hughey

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrailForge

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • TrailForge Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

TrailForger

Subscriptions2
  • TrailForger Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • TrailForger Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • TrailForger Pro — Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is TrailForge free?
TrailForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrailForger free?
TrailForger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TrailForge or TrailForger have ads?
Neither TrailForge nor TrailForger shows ads.

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